Tech Brew Ride Home · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a new reference image mode designed to confirm photo authenticity. Photos taken with the iPhone 18 Pro can be signed to verify their origin and ensure no edits were made. This feature allows users to visually compare original and edited assets within the Photos app.
“Apple is also introducing a new reference image mode that will sign photos taken by the iPhone 18 Pro to confirm their authenticity.”
“You can view them in the Photos app where they'll work like a digital native to visually compare the two assets and determine if any edits were made according to Apple.”